Jezebel: Virgins

How Guys Feel About Sex With Virgins

Anna North — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST

Welcome back to Guysourcing, where a panel of helpful gentlemen answer your questions! This week, by reader request, we posed this question: "What are your thoughts about having sex with virgins? Would you have sex with a virgin at your current age, assuming you were single? If yes, how and when would you like to be told that someone you were dating was a virgin? And how have your sexual encounters with virgins (when you weren't one yourself) differed — if at all — from sex with more experienced partners?" Below, guys answer. More »

Extended Virgin Diaries Trailer Loaded With (Extremely Respectful) Sex Innuendo

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST

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TLC insists that it totally isn't mocking the folks featured on its upcoming special Virgin Diaries. The trailer makes that abundantly clear by intercutting shots of a virgin describing her hopelessly idealistic image of her wedding night with scenes of her yelling, "I'm scared," and "Ow, it hurts!" while she and her fiancé play on a seesaw. More »

TLC Claims Not To Be 'Making Light' Of Virgins, Despite Silly Music

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST

Monday we suggested TLC was exploiting adults who have never had sex in the special program Virgin Diaries. Today, the network's west coast vice president of production, Timothy Kuryak, tells ABC news: More »

TLC's Latest Exploitation Victims: Adorable Adult Virgins

Whitney Jefferson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:30:00 EST

30-year-old virgins. A guy who solemnly admits he's "not a virgin entirely by choice." A couple who save their very first kiss for their wedding day. A first kiss so awkward that folks are openly face-palming as the bride and groom smooch at the altar. These elements can only mean one thing: TLC has a new show a-brewing. Yes, The Virgin Diaries will premiere this Sunday and will feature at least one couple who are so hopelessly adorable and, um, virgin-y that their liplock style can only be described as "unique." Virgin Diaries will start out as a one-time special, but if it takes off — which I can only assume it will — I can guarantee it'll be sandwiched in between Toddlers & Tiaras and I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant faster than you can say "Sister Wives." More »

A Practical Guide To Popping Your Cherry

Anna North — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:36:00 EDT

Let's face it: first-time sex is always going to be a little awkward. But with our tips, you can minimize the awkwardness and maximize the fun. More »

Window Washer Pens Book On Strangers Losing Their Virginity

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:40:00 EDT

Window washer Shawn Wickens has written How To Lose Your Virginity about people's "joyful, erotic and unfortunate" tales of first-time sex. Disappointingly, it's based on 1,000 interviews he conducted, not encounters he witnessed on the job. [N.Y. Daily News] More »

Rethinking Virginity—And Examining Our Assumptions About Sex

Lux Alptraum — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:20:00 EDT

What are the historical roots of virginity? How do queer people lose their virginity? And in an age where teens claim virginity while having anal and oral sex, what does virginity really mean? More »

"You Guys Should Try ChatRoulette" (With Peen)

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the biweekly "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. More »

Purity Balls: Protecting Girls From Making Choices

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:00:00 EST

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TLC recently reran Purity Balls, a documentary about the father/daughter cotillions celebrating girls' pledges to remain virgins until marriage. Why is the focus solely on getting girls to protect their "purity" and so little on preventing boys from violating it? More »

The Blessed Virgin

Anna Holmes — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:10:00 EDT

[Secunderabad, India; July 13. Image via Getty]

Cosmo: Answers To Unasked Questions, Meanings For Meaningless Actions

Cheryl — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:20:00 EDT

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The July Cosmo: full of answers to burning questions like, "If I have many partners, will I become loose?" You know, questions that seem too random that they can't possibly be real. Oh, who cares...the joy is in the answers. More »

Virgin With Down Syndrome Visits Las Vegas To Get Laid

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:00:00 EDT

In March, we posted about Brit Lucy Baxter, the mother trying to help her son Otto — who has Down Syndrome — lose his virginity. In the June/July issue of Details, writer Jeff Gordinier joins Otto on a trip to Las Vegas, where his intention is to get laid. More »

The Purity Myth's Jessica Valenti Talks Virginity, Weddings & Miss California

Anna Holmes — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT

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Jessica Valenti's newest book, The Purity Myth, was released last month. Unfortunately, it took us until this week to get around to giving it the attention it deserves. More »

Real World: Can A Virgin Teach Other People About The Particulars Of Safe Sex?

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EDT

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On last night's Real World, Chet became hurt after his roommates admitted they didn't want him to host the AIDS awareness event they were putting together, citing his lack of bedroom experience as a problem. More »

Study Says: Artists Are Easy, Scientists Are Virgins

Sadie Stein — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:30:00 EST

"Try asking out a female arts student for a date. You won't be disappointed as a new study shows that young woman studying arts are most likely to be sexually active," begins an article in today's Times of India. By the same token, apparently anyone asking "male science students" for a "date" is looking for "disaster," since these guys tend to skew inexperienced. Smarmy shorthand aside, we have a few questions about this study's somewhat disturbing results...anecdotal ones, of course! More »

Sometimes we see a story and we don't know...

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Sometimes we see a story and we don't know what to think. Today's Telegraph reports that teen girls in the Zulu tribe have been ordered to cover up during traditional dances because European tourists keep taking pictures of their bare bottoms. According to the report, the girls — all virgins — dance to pay homage to the King, who chooses his wives from among the dancers. The dancers don't wear underwear because they're proud to display their innocence. Although photography at the dance is regulated, "The girls are said to be angry at being told to cover up because they are losing the chance to show off their virginity in the customary way." [Telegraph] More »

Virgin Promotes Abstinence On Paris Hilton's Show

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:00:00 EDT

Another episode of Paris Hilton's My New BFF aired on Tuesday and we finally caught it today. (Can you blame us for not having the series set to record?) Anyway, Paris ended up playing "I Never" with her wannabes so she could learn a little more about them. You will not be shocked to learn that most of them have posed for naked photos, dated men their parents' age, and had their breasts done (three times, for one.). But you will be surprised to learn that one of the contestants is a virgin. The young woman, who was up for elimination, made a plea to stay, explaining that she desperately wants to be a role model for girls. Yeah, being on Paris Hilton's reality show is a perfect way to prove that. Not! Clip above. More »

The 105-Year-Old Virgin

Maria — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:20:00 EDT

Clara Meadmore, who will turn 105 on Saturday, is Britain's oldest virgin — and no, she isn't a nun, she just decided she never wanted to get married or have sex. Meadmore says she was more concerned with supporting herself and working than getting into romantic relationships. Instead of making doe-eyes with boys, Meadmore has spent her young and older years reading, gardening, cooking, and listening to Radio 4's Woman's Hour. [Daily Mail] More »

What Is A Slut? The Ladies Of The View Weigh In

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:30:00 EDT

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Whereas many adults are all worried about "kids these days" and the supposed over-sexualization of our culture, I'm actually worried about this whole abstinence-only trend being touted by Wal-Mart, evangelical right-wingers, and all these promise-ring proponents. I just think that nothing good can come from being ashamed of natural physical maturation and desires. And I also really hate the idea, expressed by Jordin Sparks last night during the VMAs, that people who have sex at all are sluts. On The View today, Elisabeth Hasselbeck unsurprisingly lauded Jordin, which led the panelists to have a conversation about what exactly it means to be a slut. My favorite was Joy Behar's: "If it's not boring, then you're a slut." Clip above. More »

Yogurt Locks In Grey Sweatshirt Female Demographic • Study Says Virginity Pledges Help Teens Wait

Maria — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:20:00 EDT

Video looks at yogurt's advertising for women: "Yogurt eaters come from every race, but just one socio-economic class: the class that wears gray hoodies. It's that 'I have a Masters, but then I got married' look!"• A man has been accused of running an Asian prostitution ring in Seattle, citing that he bought 14,000 condoms in less than a year. • Diddy is back to being called Puff Daddy in an effort to revive career success that occurred with his former name. • McCain does "a Google" to research his potential veeps, you know, because the internet is full of so much reliable information! • Same-sex marriages could give the wedding business in California a big boost. • The portrait of Jane Austen's supposed "lost love" and the inspiration for Mr. Darcy is up for auction. • This one ought to help calm paranoid mothers everywhere: A mom finds a snake in her daughter's crib. • A female U.K. Army major who was given "a hug instead of a medal" after she helped Iraq negotiations settles her case with the Army. • A new study says taking a virginity pledge may delay teen sex, although it should be used with a comprehensive sex education. • A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has approved for trial a case of a woman suing her ex-husband for giving her HIV after claiming he was virus free. • A mentally ill woman who killed her pregnant friend, cut out her unborn child, and drowned her friend's living children has been sentenced to life in prison. • A look back at the last 15 years of BUST magazine, here's to 15 more! More »

"Is Being A Deadbeat Dad An Automatic Dealbreaker?"

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:20:00 EDT

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the advice column in which everyone's problems are solved with an "herbal" remedy. (Remember, kids: Don't do drugs!) In this episode, my friend till the end, Rich, helps me dole out advice on stuff like pubic hair, threesomes, and boners. Got a burning question? Send it to tips@jezebel.com with "Pot Psychology" in the subject line. (Please keep them short; they're verrrry hard to read when stoned.)
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"How Do I Tell A Casual Sex Partner I May Have Given Him Herpes?"

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:20:00 EDT

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the advice column in which everyone's problems are solved with an "herbal" remedy. (Remember, kids: Don't do drugs!) In this episode, the wind beneath my wings, Rich, and I dole out advice on stuff like low libidos, virgin friends, and how everyone is probably gay. Got a burning question? Send it to tips@jezebel.com with "Pot Psychology" in the subject line. (Please keep them short; they're verrrry hard to read when stoned.) More »

"Is It True That You Should Sleep Without Panties On To Air Out?"

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:20:00 EDT

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the advice column in which everyone's problems are solved with an "herbal" remedy. (As always: Don't do drugs!) It was my pleasure to get baked with my brother of another mother, Rich, and attempt to tackle issues like "accidental virginity", personal hygiene, and telling your ex you have syphilis. (Note that I said "attempt.") Got a burning question? Send it to tips@jezebel.com with "Pot Psychology" in the subject line. (Please keep them short; they're verrrry hard to read when stoned.) More »

Loose Lips

Jessica G. — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:45:00 EST

Eva Mendes is out of rehab. She was spotted at L.A. club Madeo last night. Stay well, pretty lady! • The Jonas Brothers say they'll stay virgins until they get married. Us takes this opportunity to present a slide show of famous former virgins like Britney, Jessica Simpson, and H. Duff. Oh how the mighty hymens have fallen! • Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight has a new boyfriend, AIDS activist and college student Mark Cornelsen. Cute couple alert! [TMZ, Us, Page Six] More »

5 Things Every Female Virgin Should Know (And No One Will Tell Her)

Slut Machine — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST

The other day we were informed about a young man who didn't lose his virginity until he was in his 20s and created a website on which he writes really obvious — but also valuable — relationship and sex advice for guys who are inexperienced with women. I even learned something from his post about basic stuff no one ever told him about sex! ("If the girl gets too wet during sex it can reduce the friction to the point where you don't really feel anything." I had no idea!) Anyway, inspired by his work, I decided to write a primer for female virgins. Because although women usually learn the basics through friends (or magazines like Cosmo), there are still aspects of sex that we're forced to learn the hard way. After the jump, the five things about sex most other women are too prudish or ashamed to share. More »

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Defender Of Hymens, If Not Reproductive Rights

Jennifer — Mon, 14 May 2007 14:09:41 EDT